In the depths of social anxiety,A weight that suffocates the soul.An invisible barrier, confining me,Preventing full engagement with the world I long to know.In every interaction, a battle is fought,Against insecurities that plague my mind.Making eye contact, a task fraught,With self-doubt and fear of judgment, unkind.
My heart races, my palms become clammy,In social situations, fear takes its hold.The paralyzing thought of embarrassment, uncanny,Leaves me consumed by worry, untold.A battleground of desires and fears,My mind torn between connection and rejection.Each word spoken, analyzed with tears,To avoid drawing negative attention.Social gatherings, minefields of triggers,Overwhelming noise and commotion, hard to bear.
The fear of judgment, like a storm that lingers,Leaving me hyper-aware, burdened with despair.Leaving the safety of home, a struggle it seems,Where familiar walls provide comfort and solace.The longing for connection, shattered dreams,But fear, like a prison, holds me in its embrace.Yet, amidst this journey of anxiety and pain,There are moments of courage, triumph, and growth.Each day brings challenges, but also gains,Navigating human interaction, a path I must troth.The anxiety may never fully fade away,But finding moments of courage, I shall strive.For in those moments, connections come to play,And the fear that once held me captive, I shall survive.
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Writers Journal
PoetryThis journal contains a collection of poems that I have written. Some of these poems are newer than others, and some have been rewritten. I hope you enjoy reading them and that you support me on my journey as a writer.
